Etihad Airways canceled flights from Abu Dhabi to Dammam and Riyadh through Nov. 5, while a coalition spokesperson said Saudi air defenses destroyed two ballistic missiles launched toward Riyadh amid regional disruption.
The airline also canceled four Abu Dhabi-Jeddah services: EY601, EY602, EY603 and EY604. It cited regional disruption, advised passengers to check flight status and said schedules could change.
The Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported the spokesperson’s statement on Oct. 27. Saudi Civil Defense separately said debris from the interceptions damaged a building, a construction project and a vehicle. Its notice did not say whether anyone was injured.
Officials from Iran, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye met in Tehran on Oct. 26. Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Ministry said the visit by its defense minister and representatives of Makkah Joint Defence Agreement countries sought to contain regional tensions through continued diplomatic contact. A joint statement said the four governments planned further discussions on regional cooperation and security.
Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan signed the agreement on Aug. 7. Iran attended the Tehran meeting but was not listed as a signatory in the Saudi government announcement. Etihad’s current cancellation notice covers flights through Nov. 5.
